East African Boxing Championship 2026: Kenya Claims Five Gold Medals

Kenya's boxing team delivered their best performance in years at the 2026 East African Boxing Championship, claiming five gold medals, three silvers, and two bronzes across the men's and women's divisions. The tournament, held in Dar es Salaam, confirmed Kenya's resurgence as a regional boxing powerhouse.

The standout performer was a 22-year-old middleweight from Nairobi who won all four bouts by unanimous decision, displaying technical boxing skills that impressed international observers. His combination work and ring movement drew comparisons to some of Kenya's finest boxers from the sport's heyday in the country.

Kenya's women's team was equally impressive, contributing two of the five gold medals. The featherweight and lightweight champions both showed significant improvement from previous regional competitions, benefiting from the dedicated women's boxing program established in partnership with the national Olympic committee.

Head coach praised the team's preparation and discipline, crediting the expanded training schedule and improved sparring partnerships with visiting coaches from Cuba and the United Kingdom. The results provide momentum heading into the Continental qualifiers for the 2028 Olympics.